Corus Entertainment Provides Fiscal 2013 Guidance

TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - Today Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) will present the Company's fiscal 2013 strategic priorities and provide near-term financial guidance for the 2013 fiscal year.

"Our powerful brands and continued focus on operational excellence and cost control gives us confidence that we can continue to drive strong Television and Radio margins in fiscal 2013," said John Cassaday, President and Chief Executive Officer, Corus Entertainment.

"For fiscal 2013, we are targeting consolidated segment profit of $293 million to $303 million and free cash flow in excess of $140 million.  We will continue to build our newer television service offerings, such as ABC Spark and Oprah Winfrey Network, introduce new and innovative products, maintain our focus on generating sustainable free cash flow and return cash to our shareholders," added Cassaday.

A presentation to analysts and investors will take place at 9 a.m. ET today. The live webcast of this presentation along with the accompanying PowerPoint slides can be accessed through the Company's website www.corusent.com in the Investor Relations section. The full webcast presentation and PowerPoint slides will also be archived on the Company's website under "Investor Relations".

Corus Entertainment Inc. reports in Canadian dollars.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company.  Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children's book publishing, children's animation and animation software.  The Company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), ABC Spark, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), CosmoTV, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press, Toon Boom and radio stations including CKNW AM 980, 99.3 The FOX, Country 105, 630 CHED, Q107, and 102.1 the Edge.  Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms.  A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B).  Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

This press release contains forward-looking information and should be read subject to the following cautionary language:

To the extent any statements made in this report contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements and may be forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements").  These forward-looking statements related to, among other things, our objectives, goals, strategies, intentions, plans, estimates and outlook, including advertising, distribution, merchandise and subscription revenues, operating costs and tariffs, taxes and fees, and can generally be identified by the use of the words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may" and other similar expressions.  In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements.  Although Corus believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.  Certain material factors or assumptions are applied in making forward-looking statements, including without limitation factors and assumptions regarding advertising, distribution, merchandise and subscription revenues, operating costs and tariffs, taxes and fees and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these expectations include, among other things: our ability to attract and retain advertising revenues; audience acceptance of our television programs and cable networks; our ability to recoup production costs, the availability of tax credits and the existence of co-production treaties; our ability to compete in any of the industries in which we do business; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by us; conditions in the entertainment, information and communications industries and technological developments therein; changes in laws or regulations or the interpretation or application of those laws and regulations; our ability to integrate and realize anticipated benefits from our acquisitions and to effectively manage our growth; our ability to successfully defend ourselves against litigation matters arising out of the ordinary course of business;  and changes in accounting standards. Additional information about these factors and about the material assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements may be found in our Annual Information Form.  Corus cautions that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive.  When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to Corus, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, we disclaim any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, events or circumstances that arise after the date thereof or otherwise.

SOURCE: Corus Entertainment Inc.

John Cassaday 
President and CEO 
Corus Entertainment Inc. 
416.479.6018 

Tom Peddie  
Executive Vice President and CFO   
Corus Entertainment Inc.  
416.479.6080   

Sally Tindal 
Director, Communications 
Corus Entertainment Inc. 
416.479.6107